Assessor​/Facilitator - Health and Social Care Reduced

About the Role

Leeds City College are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Assessor/Facilitator to support Health and Social Care and T Level students in completing high-quality work experience and industry placements.

Based at our Quarry Hill campus, this is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in preparing students for careers within the health and social care sector by helping them develop the skills, knowledge, and professional behaviours required in the workplace.

This is a fixed‑term, reduced‑year contract. You will work 40 weeks per year, consisting of term time only plus an additional two weeks to support enrolment activities. The pro‑rated salary for the role is £30,585 with progression up to £34,414. The contract is expected to commence on 24 August 2026 and run until 16 July 2027.

• You will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring and assessing student placements, ensuring students receive meaningful and impactful workplace experiences.
• Working closely with students, curriculum teams and employers, you will manage a caseload of students, conduct workplace visits, review progress and maintain accurate records.
• You will support the development of employer partnerships, facilitate training and assessment activities, and ensure all placement requirements, quality standards and safeguarding responsibilities are met.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, employers and colleagues.
• Passionate about supporting student success and have an understanding of the health and social care sector, vocational learning or work‑based training.
• Proactive, adaptable and committed to delivering high‑quality student support while maintaining accurate records and meeting performance targets.
• Experience of assessment, student support, employer engagement or placement coordination would be advantageous.

• Annual leave: 44 days plus bank holidays for curriculum and management staff; 39 days plus bank holidays for curriculum support and business support staff.
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions – Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD opportunities: annual staff conference plus two additional staff development days.
• Qualifications including PGCE, apprenticeships, leadership and management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: family‑friendly policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Discounted travel:
  Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities – discuss with recruiting manager as these differ between roles.

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life‑changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

At Leeds City College we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool.

We do not accept unsolicited CVs and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.